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The Friars is a site of remains of a Dominican friary located in Northumberland, England. The friary was established during the medieval period and represents one of the religious houses that formed part of the extensive monastic landscape of northern England. The surviving physical remains illustrate the architectural and structural characteristics typical of Dominican foundations, though like many religious establishments in the region, the site was affected by the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The monument retains archaeological significance as evidence of medieval Dominican activity and settlement patterns in Northumberland.
The Friars, remains of Dominican friary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003514. View the official record →
The Friars is a site of remains of a Dominican friary located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003514.
The Friars, remains of Dominican friary is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003514.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower (0.7 km), Newcastle Swing Bridge (0.9 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (1.8 km).
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